IUPAC will facilitate the advancement of research in the chemical sciences through the tools that it provides for international standardization and scientific discussion

摘要

The Gold Book (IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology) was published online and on CD-ROM in an enhanced, interactive XML version (http://goldbook.iupac.org). The original printed version has been meticulously marked in XML, which enables the creation of many indexes. For instance, some indexes extract chemical meaning so that entries can be selected based on the compounds (index of structures, chemical formulas, ring index), while others summarize information about physical constants, units, and quantities. Other indexes list images and offer selections of acronyms and abbreviations. The link maps are another unique feature. They graphically display the relation of an entry to other terms and definitions, often revealing relationships that are difficult to decipher by other means.